DMZ

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-001430",
  "term": "DMZ",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. A perimeter network or screened subnet separating an internal network that is more trusted from an external network that is less trusted.\n\n2. A network created by connecting two firewalls. Systems that are externally accessible but need some protections are usually located on DMZ networks.",
  "expansions": [
    "Demilitarized Zone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 1800-16B; NIST SP 1800-16C; NIST SP 1800-16D",
    "NISTIR 7711",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/dmz/"
}